You essentially set arbitrary metrics for yourself (create X widgets, approve Y new hires). And then you do those things. And then you pat yourself on the bac

You essentially set arbitrary metrics for yourself (create X widgets, approve Y new hires). And then you do those things. And then you pat yourself on the back for doing those things. And then you get passed over for promotion anyway because "maybe next time". It's a way for companies to not promote you based on nits they picked with your own write-ups.